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IGC259
IFM IGC263
- MPN
- IGC263
- Category
- All inductive sensors
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What is the IFM IGC263?
For use in machine tools and metalworking
Resistant to oils and coolants
Metal sensing face for heavy duty
Clearly visible indication of the switching status
Safe detection due to large sensing range and low sensor tolerances
Specifications
Product characteristics
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally closed |
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 8 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 45 |
Application
| Special feature | Gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range; Full-metal housing |
| Application | Use in machine tools, coolants and lubricants |
| Pressure rating | 100 bar; 10 MPa |
| 100 bar | 10 MPa |
| Note on pressure rating | sensing face |
Electrical data
| Operating voltage[V] [V] | 10...30 DC |
| Current consumption[mA] [mA] | < 10 |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
Outputs
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | normally closed |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC[V] [V] | 2.5 |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC[mA] [mA] | 100 |
| Switching frequency DC[Hz] [Hz] | 100 |
| Short-circuit protection | yes |
| Overload protection | yes |
Detection zone
| Sensing range[mm] [mm] | 8 |
| Real sensing range Sr[mm] [mm] | 8 ± 10 % |
| Operating distance[mm] [mm] | 0...6.48 |
| Increased sensing range | yes |
Accuracy / deviations
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.6 / aluminium: 0.5 / copper: 0.2 |
| Hysteresis[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | 3...15 |
| Switch point drift[% of Sr] [% of Sr] | -10...10 |
Operating conditions
| Ambient temperature[°C] [°C] | -40...85 |
| Protection | IP 65; IP 66; IP 67; IP 68; IP 69K |
Tests / approvals
| EMC | EN 61000-4-2 ESD; 4 kV CD / 8 kV AD; EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated; 10 V/m; EN 61000-4-4 Burst; 2 kV; EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted; 10 V; EN 55011; class B |
| EN 61000-4-2 ESD | 4 kV CD / 8 kV AD |
| EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated | 10 V/m |
| EN 61000-4-4 Burst | 2 kV |
| EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted | 10 V |
| EN 55011 | class B |
| Impact resistance | 1 J |
| Vibration resistance | EN 60068-2-6 Fc; 20 g (10...3000 Hz) / 50 sweep cycles, 1 octave per minute, in 3 axes |
| EN 60068-2-6 Fc | 20 g (10...3000 Hz) / 50 sweep cycles, 1 octave per minute, in 3 axes |
| Shock resistance | EN 60068-2-27 Ea; 100 g 11 ms half-sine; 3 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes |
| EN 60068-2-27 Ea | 100 g 11 ms half-sine; 3 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes |
| Continuous shock resistance | EN 60068-2-27; 40 g 6 ms; 4000 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes |
| EN 60068-2-27 | 40 g 6 ms; 4000 shocks each in every direction of the 3 coordinate axes |
| Fast temperature change | EN 60068-2-14 Na; TA = -40 °C; TB = 85 °C; t1 = 30 min; t2 = < 10 s; 50 cycles |
| EN 60068-2-14 Na | TA = -40 °C; TB = 85 °C; t1 = 30 min; t2 = < 10 s; 50 cycles |
| MTTF[years] [years] | 1116 |
| Embedded software included | no |
| UL approval | Ta; -25...70 °C; Enclosure type; Type 1; power supply; Limited Voltage/Current; UL approval no.; A012; File number UL; E174191 |
| Ta | -25...70 °C |
| Enclosure type | Type 1 |
| power supply | Limited Voltage/Current |
| UL approval no. | A012 |
| File number UL | E174191 |
Mechanical data
| Weight[g] [g] | 44.4 |
| Housing | threaded type |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| Dimensions[mm] [mm] | M18 x 1 / L = 45 |
| Thread designation | M18 x 1 |
| Materials | stainless steel (316L/1.4404); sensing face: stainless steel (316L/1.4404); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: brass white bronze coated |
| Tightening torque[Nm] [Nm] | 50 |
| Full-metal housing | yes |
Displays / operating elements
| Display | switching status; 4 x LED, yellow |
| switching status | 4 x LED, yellow |
Accessories
| Items supplied | lock nuts: 2 |
Remarks
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
Electrical connection - plug
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: gold-plated |
IGC263: frequently asked questions
When can IGC263 be shipped?
IGC263 is sourced on request — request a quote and we'll confirm the exact availability and shipping timeline for this specific unit.
Can I pick up IGC263 in person?
Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.
Is express delivery available?
Yes — mention it when you request a quote for IGC263 and we'll include express shipping options in our reply.
My factory is down and I need this urgently — can you help?
For a critical breakdown, contact us directly at +31 (0)50-7110348 or sales@partnerplc.com — we can look into same-day courier or dedicated taxi/hotshot delivery for IGC263, subject to availability and destination.
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